Cal State East Bay experienced a tough doubleheader against Cal Poly Pomona, losing both games 24-5 and 5-1. In the first game, East Bay took an early lead but fell behind significantly as Pomona executed multiple robust innings, including a seven-run inning in both the sixth and seventh. Micah Cervantes stood out for East Bay, contributing three hits and two RBIs, but it wasn't enough to change the game's outcome. The second game proved competitive initially, with East Bay scoring first, but Pomona pulled ahead with a decisive four-run fourth inning, sealing the Pioneers' fate again.

By the Numbers
  • East Bay finished game one with 13 hits compared to Pomona's 22.
  • In game two, East Bay had only three hits, while Pomona had eight.
Yes, But

While East Bay struggled offensively, particularly in the second game, the team did show capabilities early on, indicating potential for improvement if they can sustain performance consistently throughout the games.

State of Play
  • The Pioneers will continue their series against Cal Poly Pomona this weekend.
  • East Bay's pitching staff had a challenging outing, with a total of 29 runs allowed over the two games.
What's Next

Looking ahead, East Bay needs to reassess both its pitching and batting strategies to remain competitive in the series and avoid further lopsided losses.

Bottom Line

For East Bay to turn the tide, they must address both their offensive consistency and pitching vulnerabilities in upcoming games to improve their chances of success in the CCAA series.